OXYGEN MEDISPA
2602, Innes Road
Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1B4Z6
613-317-7572
http:www.oxygen-medispa.com
My first visit at the Oxygen Medispa, It was after buying a Groupon (a rebate Voucher that you buy online). I was not too sure what to expect (hesitant and skeptical). Since I had tried many other spas in the past. I was wondering what else they can offer that I haven’t seen already. So I called, tried to book my first appointment, asking for the specific treatment of Ultrasonic Liposuction, The lady on the phone suggested having lots of water before and after the treatment. Then I asked her if I can combined two session in one (Usually the treatment is offered in 30 minutes in length session), But put two together and you’ll get a one hour session. To my great surprise, she said NO! It left me with a huge question mark in my head? Is it a question of making me paying for more session, after I am done with that voucher or else? I have seen it in other spas where I tried the Ultrasonic Liposuction (sometimes only the name changes, like Lipocavitation) back then, I was at my third spa with that specific treatment.
I needed to verify what was the technology they were using and if they were using it correctly (safety first), the instructions that they give you, the recommendations (pre and post treatment), if they welcome you in a proper way and make you feel welcome from the minute you walk-in until the moment your leaving, or am I just another digit $ in your daily cash register?
The day of my first visit:
I got my voucher, I am feeling a little nervous(I don’t know what to expect), but at the same time, I am feeling on my guards, with all my question ready. I am going to toast them with my specific questions (Usually the girls can’t answer them), and I’ll know for sure if they at least know what they are doing. I arrived at the location, lucky for me, it’s a free public parking, with enough parking space (good start). I got in with my “I mean Business face” (a determined women on a mission just walked-in or a real bitch if you prefer). Anyhow, the person behind the counter gave me her best smile and welcomed me, in a very friendly manner (destabilizing , far from what I was expecting). She right away took my voucher and offered me a beverage (water or herbal tea). I accepted a glass of water, and the glass was spotless clean, I was expecting lipstick traces or fingers prints all over, like I’ve seen in other places.
My first stop before having my treatment, was the bathroom (I need to inspect) for me, if the bathroom is not clean, I can only imagine that everything else is the same (I am Germaphobic to a certain point, mostly when it comes to public establishments). This one was clean, but they did not have a hook on the wall or behind the door (I can’t leave my purse on the floor with all the germs crawling around, neither should anyone else).
Now, time to get in the room, as I am walking in the hallway, I can se the candles, the pictures frames (Paintings), It’s nicely decorate, I could even say sophisticate without pretention. Right away you start to feel the positive and relaxing energy.
The treatment’s rooms (they have more than one), are small but cozy. Well organized, functional. I would even consider it to be ergonomic for the technician (everything is placed in a manner that the technicians don’t have to twist or stretch too much); The tables (massage tables) are at a proper height for either the technician or us.
Once I am in the treatment’s room, Joanne started with the first visit questionnaire, again I was on my guards (I was so sure that I was just going to do my 4 sessions and try other spa after that).She is asking medical questions, if you know about the technology they are using, the benefits of doing the treatments, your age, in resume they need to know who you are and what you’re hoping to find there.
Finally, I got on the table’ got my pants down on my hips (I was doing the Ultrasonic-Liposuction on my abdomen), while I was finalizing my questionnaire in my head. Joanne, started by telling me about the machine itself, what to expect after one treatment (30 minutes to a maximum of 45 minutes per session or it can literally hurt your organs and you have to wait at least 48 hours before another one). As I am lying on the table, she is starting the machine, put the gel (translucent conductor gel) and the massager on my abdomen. Here it is…the noise, it’s like a constant humming sound, loud enough…I asked about that and she said that she can hardly hear it, since the noise is coming from me….say what? Now I am an emitter…wow! (It’s the Ultrasonic waves crossing my body), so I guess now I can understand why we shouldn’t and can’t have 1 hour sessions!
While she was doing my treatment, it was time to carry-on with my own questionnaire. I asked her about her training and how she got started as a technician; How her boss was trained, who is the owner, for how long the business was operational, did it changed of owner recently, how they disinfect the machines, all kind of pertinent questions. To my great surprise, she was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions in a very professional way. Always polite and giving me even more details, then what I was expecting to get. At the end of my session, she took the time to clean-up all the gel that was left on me(I had some on my sides and on my abdomen), she wiped it all out(I was dry, usually with the other spas I tried, I was left with half of the gel, so I ended-up having gel in my underwear’s and on my tops). After that, she took my measurements, we need to compare from one session to the other (is it working or not?).
I booked my second session after that, that’s when I got introduced to the owner (Shawna), a real nice lady, who loves her work and who is passionate about helping each client’s reaching their best appearance possible.
To this day, I am still going on a regular basis to Oxygen Medisap, because they are reliable, the staff is fantastic, the location is good , but a bit far for me (I have to drive 40 minutes to get there), you can book your appointment online, the price is average, compares to the other similar services offered in the other spas. The Quality of services and effectiveness is incomparable to the others I’ve visited (In Ontario). I would give them a 9/10, because of the location and because they don’t take the Amex card.
The services they offers are multiples: Body Contouring, Alpha Led Capsule, Face Treatments, Reflexology, Reiki, Waxing (even where you can’t imagine someone would do), Nails, Ion foot detox, Lashes, Teeth Whitening, Botox and Filler, and yes they have specific treatments offered for Men (I have seen a few while I was there)! Good to know, they are wheelchair accessible (On the main floor, no steps and large doors) and I am sure that the ladies, would not hesitate to hold the doors and help you in.
Would I recommend? Yes, Absolutely! Why? Because, they are the best at what they’re doing and it works! Suggestion: For those tempted to do some treatments and expect to lose 100 lbs. without changing your habits (no exercise and eating junk-food), it’s no brainer…no pain, no gain! Oxygen Medispa is like a box of tools, and you should us it as a complement to whatever you are willing to do (Exercises program, diet, les alcohol, etc.) to achieve your realistic goal (los weight, get a tighter body, reshape, get back your figure after a pregnancy, etc.). Paying for a result is something, but without a superior amount of efforts and sweat, you will not be happy at the end! (not the results your expecting and less money in your pockets)
The front Door
Inside in-front of the counter
The Hallway to the treatment’s rooms
The owner Shawna
What they’ve help me achieved until now!
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